Care Packages – They even need tennis balls and Kongs. See supply list and pictures of packages by clicking link above. You choose items or donate money (PayPal).

Read stories from handlers who have gotten the care packages and see pictures of their dogs (click here)

Retired Military Working Dogs (MWDs) Dogs need money for travel expenses from overseas to forever homes. Some adopters/former handlers can’t afford the transportation costs to get the dog back to the US.

Care packages for dogs and handlers mean a lot to them. If they have a link/address where people can send donations – go ahead and post it here. Spreading the word always helps. Thanks for joining the pack and barking along

The past few years there is legislation to make sure the dogs are treated kindly, given appropriate medical care, and retired to a forever home. Legislation takes time (search this blog for other posts on military dogs). Multiple groups are trying to help in the meantime. SOme are buying bullet proof vest for the dogs with this latest attack on them. The military has used war dogs for a long time – many say the dogs are equally important for emotional support of our own troops. Everyone like to play tennis ball!
Thanks for your concern and barking along!

Those dogs are amazing! (Germans are so intelligent…but I don’t need to tell you that :)) It makes me sad that they would be targeted- they don’t have any say as to whether they serve our country – people do. It just isn’t fair, but then again, war isn’t fair, either.

Not good situation – as you say, the dogs aren’t signing enlistment papers. Soldiers have said having the dogs not only make them safer, but they enjoy having the dogs who always want to be petted and play…they have big wooden crate-like areas for the dogs to play ball in. Try to make a little “normal” in the worst situation. Paws up for Military Dogs!

Great post! I actually have a couple extra copies of “44 DAYS OUT OF KANDAHAR” about a dog a soldier took back home with him because it helped him survive just by being with him. I should give it away to someone and try and get people to donate at the same time – thank you for the inspiration!

Books are included in care packages for soldiers. The organization listed might be able to put you in contact with someone. Anything you can do to spread the word of Operation War Dog is greatly appreciated. Thanks for joining the pack and stopping by to bark along

War dogs never question. They guard wounded handlers. Sometimes they have to be sedated to let medics in to help. How can anyone say they are just dumb animals? Paws up for pups! Thanks for running with the pack

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Chelsea here, folks: Never mind your politics or your Kardashians and crazed pops stars, this is a worthy cause if ever there was one. If you can’t donate then spread the word, humans! My race needs your help.

San Antonio has a major role in vet care, evaluation, and training of US military dogs. Actually a pretty larger retired German Shepherd soldier was adopted in a forever home nearby. He has such thoughtful eyes – and at first seemed a little bewildered with his new easy life “What all I have to do is be adored, sleep inside in the AC on a soft bed? Yes, I could get used to this.” Like most of the retired dogs, he has some medical issue, but has landed in a perfect spot for retirement. He did mention he worried about those still on duty – we assured him we will do what we can. He’ll be cheered with your support. Thanks for watching over the pack

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This is an important cause to support. Ernie and Ralphy lend their support to it. They’s volunteer but they couldn’t pass the physical. They say, “Please support our canine friends.”